Schroders and Investec win Superdry leadership battle
The asset management groups engaged extensively prior to casting their votes
Asia
Latest news and expert analysis on ESG investment topics for the Asia region.
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The never ending appeal of renewables
Tax relief has been withdrawn, but retail investors are still in love with renewables, says Blackfinch’s investment director
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Polar manager pins hopes on ‘third generation’ ESG
Can one former Nordea fund manager really change investor perceptions of emerging market stock analysis?
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Men still earning more at fund firms
Initiatives to promote boardroom diversity and flag gender pay issues have failed to resolve the issue
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UN and PRI seek action over dam collapse
PRI members including the Church of England Pension Board demand better standards after Brumadinho deaths
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SFC to minimise greenwashing in ESG funds
The Hong Kong regulator will survey how asset managers integrate ESG factors into their investment process
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Candidate pool not diverse enough: Janus Henderson
Industry making steps towards a more diverse workforce but finds a lack of candidates a big hurdle
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Scotiabank hikes renewable energy financing
The increase comes as the company underscores its sustainability commitments in four areas
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Amsterdam and London top green finance index
The Dutch capital ranked top for market depth, while London ranked top for product quality
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Investors urge companies to prevent exploitation
Just 24% of companies monitor wage levels within their company and their supply chain, according to a new report
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Do investment trusts have a problem with women?
Trade body chief executive cannot “guarantee” that fund companies will meet their gender diversity target by 2020
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Data science making the difference in ESG
Delegates at Columbia Threadneedle event told how big data is giving ESG a new dimension